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BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science

Course Duration
1 Year
Course Level
Level 8
Course Places
18 Places
Course Start Date
September

Course Summary

Graduates of the BSc in Applied Bioscience and BSc in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent) can progress to this one-year, full-time, honours degree course. As a student on this course, you will develop high-level knowledge, skills and competencies in the key areas of biopharmaceutical development and processing.

Graduates of the BSc in Applied Bioscience and BSc in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent) can progress to this one-year, full-time, honours degree course. As a student on this course, you will develop high-level knowledge, skills and competencies in the key areas of biopharmaceutical development and processing.

This course is delivered via a mixture of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Practicals include laboratory work. 

Graduates have opportunities for employment in the following sectors:

  • Biopharmaceutical
  • Biomedical; Pharmaceutical
  • Medical Devices
  • Health Care
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Biotechnology.

Graduates could expect to compete for positions in

  • Quality Management
  • Product Validation
  • Research and Development
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Sales
  • Analysis
  • Process Development and Formulation

Graduates will be able to progress to taught M.Sc. (Level 9) postgraduate courses and M.Sc. (Level 9) and Ph.D. (Level 10) research courses, either within DkIT or other HEIs.

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees

B.Sc. in Applied Bioscience or B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent, with an overall Pass.

Dr Arjan van Rossum (Head of Department of Applied Sciences)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: arjan.vanrossum@dkit.ie

Course ID DKA82
Course Type Add On
Study Mode Full-Time
Level 8
Duration 1 Year
Starting Date September
School School of Health & Science
Department Life and Health Sciences
Awarding Body Dundalk Institute of Technology
Delivery Method On Campus

How To Apply

Apply Directly to DkIT

Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.

International Application (non-EU)

International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.

Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).